Ironweed
Vernonia fasciculata
Vernonia fasciculata, the smooth ironweed or common ironweed, or prairie ironweed is a species of perennial plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Manitoba in Canada and the north-central U.S.A. Vernonia fasciculata inhabits areas with moist soils and prairies. It flowers in July to September.
Quick Facts
| Scientific name | Vernonia fasciculata |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Height | 3-5 ft |
| Bloom time | Jul-Sep |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Moisture | Mesic to wet |
| Soil | Loam, clay |
| Wildlife value | Intense purple; heavy butterfly and bee use in late summer |
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- Fir0002 20D (GFDL 1.2)